On Friday, in a FIBA AmeriCup qualification game, the United States beat the Bahamas 93-77, with 19 points from Isaiah Thomas, who was playing in his first competitive game in more than a year.
Thomas, who is 32 years old and a two-time NBA All-Star for the Boston Celtics, averaged 28.9 points per game last year. However, late in that season he sustained a hip injury and has never quite recovered.
He made the decision to suit up for the Americans in part as a promotional vehicle for his return to the NBA, where he last appeared for the Washington Wizards in February of this year.
As the Americans jumped off to an early 11-2 lead, the 5-foot-9 guard proved his shooting touch is still intact by nailing three consecutive 3-pointers. However, his six turnovers kept the Bahamas in the game for much longer than they should have.
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The United States Beat Mexico on Saturday.
The United States, led by James Nunnally’s 19 points, is undefeated (5-0) in qualifying play and has a chance to remain undefeated (3-0) through three windows if they beat Mexico on Saturday.
The United States has already qualified for the AmeriCup competition in 2022, but they brought a formidable lineup to San Juan that includes eight players who have played in the NBA during the regular season.
Thomas wasn’t the only star performer, as seven-time All-Star Joe Johnson chipped in 11 points, nine rebounds, and six assists. Even though the United States won the November window matchup against the Bahamas by a score of 40 to 10, their lead was only 10 entering the final period.
Before Thomas converted a layup and 3-pointer to extend the margin to 88-72, the Americans had been leading by only three points (83-72).
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Final Words
All four Group D teams are playing this weekend in San Juan in a bubble configuration due to the coronavirus, which defeats the purpose of adding the qualifying games in the first place, which was to offer national teams a chance to play home games.
As a member of the Bahamas’ team, Travis Munnings poured in 22 points (1-4).
